Vision Blocks

Vision Blocks give the crew a direct view out of the vehicle where conventional periscopes do not fit, typically in the hull or a vehicle door. With high optical transmission and no image distortion, Kent Periscopes Vision Blocks can also incorporate laser protection for the user, where required.

Kent Periscopes has earned a strong reputation for its ability to deliver a range of good quality products at competitive prices. We design and manufacture unity vision periscopes – episcope, periskop, periscopio or peryskop – for armoured fighting vehicles, including tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). We also design and supply Embedded Image Periscopes that combine a day view with the ability to view digital images from on vehicle cameras and sensors, Commander's and Gunner's observation and weapon aiming sights, together with a range of related equipment all of which is manufactured and qualified to well-established industry build standards, such as DEFCONS and MIL-STDS. In addition, we offer a range of optional features including ballistic protection enhancing air gaps, black-out blinds, glass or acrylic prisms, aluminium alloy, DMC or plastic injection-moulded housings, upgradable laser filters for single or multi-line wavelength protection, EMC attenuation filters, heated windows and radiation hardened glass. We also provide repair and refurbishment services for in-service parts that may no longer be supported or serviced by the original equipment manufacturer.